Get ready for some top-notch MLS action in the game between LA Galaxy and Philadelphia Union, with the latest team stats, expert betting tips, and the hottest odds.
LA Galaxy is on fire with an unbeaten streak of six games. Greg Vanney’s side will be putting it all on the line this Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park against the Philadelphia Union.
The Union is currently sitting comfortably in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with 34 points, while Galaxy is fighting to climb up the ranks with 19 points and a spot in 13th place in the Western Conference. These two teams last met in April 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park. LA came out victorious with a 2-0 win in the encounter.
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LA Galaxy Form
LA Galaxy is in decent shape, having remained unbeaten in the last three matches. Against Colorado Rapids, the match finished 0-0, before another draw followed, this time 2-2 with San Jose Earthquakes. LA was too strong for Los Angeles FC, claiming a 2-1 win last time out. In the last six Major League Soccer home matches, Galaxy took three wins, one draw, and two losses. The home team scored nine and conceded eight goals.
Philadelphia Union Form
Philadelphia Union added four points to their collection in their last three matches, which began with a 2-2 draw with Orlando City. A 4-1 win against Inter Miami CF followed, before a 2-0 defeat against Atlanta United in their most recent match. The Union managed a decent return of three wins in the last six Major League Soccer away matches. The visitors scored nine while also conceding eight times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.
LA Galaxy vs Philadelphia Union Stats
The following are some statistics that may be helpful for betting on the upcoming game between LA Galaxy and Philadelphia Union. These statistics are based on the teams’ recent performances across all tournaments.
- LA Galaxy have scored in 26 of the last 28 home matches
- In 7 of the last 9 home matches LA Galaxy played, both teams scored
- LA Galaxy have conceded in 13 of the last 15 home matches
- LA Galaxy have conceded in 12 of the last 14 matches
- In 5 of the last 6 matches LA Galaxy played, both teams scored
- Philadelphia Union have conceded in 14 of the last 16 away matches
- In 8 of the last 10 Philadelphia Union away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Philadelphia Union have not lost 10 of the last 12 matches
- In 5 of the last 6 away matches Philadelphia Union played, both teams scored
- Philadelphia Union have scored in 10 of the last 12 matches
LA Galaxy vs Philadelphia Union – In-form players
Tyler Boyd and Preston Judd have both scored three goals for the LA Galaxy this season. Meanwhile, Julian Carranza has been a dangerous offensive player for Philadelphia, having scored 10 goals in 2023. He has found the back of the net three times in the last five games alone.
LA Galaxy vs Philadelphia Union Betting Tips
Full-time result
LA Galaxy is unbeaten in their last six games and hasn’t lost to Philadelphia Union in four home games. At Dignity Health Sports Park, LA won four out of 10 matches recently, drawing two and losing four. Philadelphia Union won three out of the last 10 away games, drew three and lost four.
Both teams to score
In the previous ten games, LA Galaxy scored the first goal of the match in four instances. Philadelphia Union only managed to score the opener once in ten away matches. However, the Union may be optimistic about of scoring at least one goal, since LA Galaxy has only kept a clean sheet once in 10 matches. The visitors managed to claim four clean sheets in the same run.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for LA Galaxy, who scored an average of 1.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in seven of Philadelphia Union’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.9 goals in these matches.
Match predictions: LA Galaxy vs Philadelphia Union
To sum up, the upcoming match between LA Galaxy and Philadelphia Union seems to be a good betting opportunity.